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Structural, magnetic, and transport properties of the single-layered perovskites La{sub 2-x}Sr{sub x}CoO{sub 4} (x=1.0-1.4)

Journal Article · · Physical Review. B, Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
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  1. Faculty of Nuclear Sciences and Physical Engineering CTU Prague, Brehova 7, 115 19 Prague 1 (Czech Republic)
  2. Institute of Physics of ASCR, Cukrovarnicka 10, 162 53 Prague 6 (Czech Republic)
  3. Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics, Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, 141980 Dubna Moscow Region (Russian Federation)
The layered cobaltites La{sub 2-x}Sr{sub x}CoO{sub 4} have been complexly studied over the range of mixed Co{sup 3+/4+} valency and their properties discussed in comparison with cubic perovskites La{sub 1-x}Sr{sub x}CoO{sub 3}. The sample x=1.0 exhibits a paramagnetic ground state based on the intermediate spin state of Co{sup 3+} and undergoes a broad resistivity transition at 400-900 K, associated with diffusive changes of magnetic susceptibility and volume expansion. The Co{sup 4+} doping in samples with x>1 induces gradually ferromagnetism and leads to a dramatic decrease of resistivity and thermopower, though the metallicity is not achieved. The neutron diffraction on the limit composition x=1.4 suggests that the long-range ordered ferromagnetic regions coexist with paramagnetic ones, and their amount changes little with an application of high pressures up to 4.3 GPa.
OSTI ID:
20853740
Journal Information:
Physical Review. B, Condensed Matter and Materials Physics, Journal Name: Physical Review. B, Condensed Matter and Materials Physics Journal Issue: 13 Vol. 74; ISSN 1098-0121
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English